Operation Sicily
English expat in Italy
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English
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Registration: 13 February 2025
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Searching For English-Speaking Italian Renovations Manager by kurtgilbertseven
Hi!We've just purchased a house in Frosinone region, Lazio and plan to start renovations in coming months. Due to the fact that we live abroad (close but still a flight) and don't speak Italian (yet) we're going to need a renovation manager/owner's ...
@kurtgilbertsevenHi Kurt, congrats on buying your place in Lazio! I鈥檓 in a similar situation鈥擨 moved from the UK to Sicily and took on the challenge of restoring an abandoned villa that had been left empty for over 20 years. Completely ... Read More
Thinking About Leaving Your Home Country? by Operation Sicily
Six months ago, I took the plunge and moved from the UK to Sicily to renovate an abandoned villa鈥攏o mains power, no running water, just a dream and a whole lot of DIY. Honestly? I haven't looked back since. The weather is incredible, the food ...
@SimCityAT Haha, yeah, the property does have that castle-like feel with the tower! It was abandoned for over 20 years鈥攏o mains power, no running water, no gas鈥攋ust pure DIY madness. In the coming weeks, I鈥檓 knocking through the ... Read More
Thinking About Leaving Your Home Country? by Operation Sicily
Six months ago, I took the plunge and moved from the UK to Sicily to renovate an abandoned villa鈥攏o mains power, no running water, just a dream and a whole lot of DIY. Honestly? I haven't looked back since. The weather is incredible, the food ...
@Cynic Many thanks, I really appreciate the support. It鈥檚 been quite the journey and experience so far. It鈥檚 a hell of a lot of work, but I鈥檓 loving it and learning as I go. Read More
Thinking About Leaving Your Home Country? by Operation Sicily
Six months ago, I took the plunge and moved from the UK to Sicily to renovate an abandoned villa鈥攏o mains power, no running water, just a dream and a whole lot of DIY. Honestly? I haven't looked back since. The weather is incredible, the food ...
@SimCityAT That鈥檚 amazing! Sixteen years is a long time鈥攎ust feel like home now. Austria looks stunning, especially for outdoor living. Do you think Brexit made it harder for Brits to follow in your footsteps?For me, moving to Sicily has ... Read More
Thinking About Leaving Your Home Country? by Operation Sicily
Six months ago, I took the plunge and moved from the UK to Sicily to renovate an abandoned villa鈥攏o mains power, no running water, just a dream and a whole lot of DIY. Honestly? I haven't looked back since. The weather is incredible, the food ...
@Cynic That鈥檚 really interesting鈥攎oving back to the Netherlands would make total sense for you with all those connections. Sounds like it would be a seamless transition!For me, Sicily was a bit of a wild card at first, but it鈥檚 ... Read More
Thinking About Leaving Your Home Country?
Six months ago, I took the plunge and moved from the UK to Sicily to renovate an abandoned villa鈥攏o mains power, no running water, just a dream and a whole lot of DIY. Honestly? I haven't looked back since. The weather is incredible, the food ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@Julien Hi everyone!I鈥檓 Jonathan, and last year I made the move from the UK to Sicily, where I鈥檓 in the middle of restoring an abandoned villa that had been empty for over 20 years鈥攏o mains power, no water, completely off-grid. ... Read More
Worldwide Property Holdings by ppanico38
We are in the initial researching stage and looking at options for a holiday home but with the intention of retiring. Has anyone come across this company they are advertising flat/apartments on rightmove at the moment.Also how does the cost of ...
@ppanico38 Hi there,First off, Worldwide Property Holdings does sound a bit questionable鈥攅specially if their website doesn鈥檛 have actual worldwide property listings. Definitely worth doing thorough research before engaging with ... Read More